Cochin affords an intriguing vision of clusters of islands and towns, including Ernakulam, Mattancheri, Fort Cochin, Willingdon Island, Vypin Island, and Gundu Island. The palm green commercial town of Kerala has witnessed various cultures. From time to time Arabs, Chinese, Dutch and British and Portuguese seafarers followed the sea rout to Cochin and left their impression on the town. A visit to this historic city, which is shaking hands with modern business ethics, is worth the effort.